Service And Storage; Infrequent Service - Firman W03383 El Manual Del Propietario

SERVICE AND STORAGE

Infrequent Service

If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting
may result. To eliminate hard starting, follow
these instructions:
1. Run the generator at least 30 minutes every
month.
2. Run the generator, then close the fuel shut-off
valve and allow the unit to run until the engine
stops.
3. Move the engine switch to the "OFF" position.
Long Term Storage
It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel hoses or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels
(called gasohol, 4-FUEL STARVATION: Start and
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during
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storage. We recommend always using a fuel stabilizer.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
When the generator set is not being operated, or fuel stabilizer can be added to the gasoline in is being
stored for more than one month, follow the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage these instructions
to avoid engine problems: container.
1-ADD a properly formulated commercially FUEL
STABILIZER to the tank if it is not already added. the unit is to be stored for some time, use a 2-Operate
the engine for 5-10 minutes to circulate commercially available FUEL STABILIZER added treated fuel into
fuel lines and carburetor before to the gasoline to increase the life of the gasoline. shutdown. Run the
unit for 5-10 minutes, turn off the fuel
3- After engine cools down, remove all gasoline valve and allow to run until engine stops from from the
fuel tank. Use a commercially available, lack of fuel (FUEL STARVATION).
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run the generator until it stops from lack of fuel.
This will dry out all remaining fuel in tank, fuel lines
and carburetor. 5-Allow the unit to cool entirely
before cleaning and storage.
6-Change oil with recommended grade oil. 7-
Remove spark plug and pour about one teaspoon
of engine oil through the spark plug hole, then pull
the recoil starter several times to distribute the oil
for lubricating the cylinder. Reattach the spark
plug. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This
will close the valves so moisture cannot enter
engine cylinder. Gently release recoil starter.
8-Keep the engine switch and fuel valve on "OFF"
position.
9-Cover the unit and store in a clean, dry place
out of direct sunlight. NEVER USE WATER TO
CLEAN GENERATOR.
NOTE:
A FUEL STABLIZER will minimize the formula-
tion of fuel gum deposits during storage, the
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If it is not practical to empty the fuel tank and
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